David Ortiz announced in November that the 2016 season would be his last. Companies are jumping on board the final season of the Boston legend, who led the Red Sox to three World Series titles and holds the Fall Classic record for batting average at .455. MasterCard, JetBlue, Coca-Cola and Buffalo Wild Wings are new to his endorsement portfolio, and he continues his relationships with Dunkin' Donuts, New Balance and Marucci. His memorabilia and apparel have been hot sellers through Fanatics and 47, which opened a pop-up store on Yawkey Way outside Fenway Park. Ortiz started the 2016 season on fire, putting himself in the MVP conversation over the first two months of the season. He will have plenty of opportunities on TV in retirement after a strong performance on the World Series coverage on Fox. Ortiz has also launched a production company for non-scripted TV. Ortiz has his own food line called Big Papi's Kitchen. More »

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